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- DictionaryAc·crue/əˈkro͞o/
verb
- 1. (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time: "financial benefits will accrue from restructuring"
1. : to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim. 2. a. : to come about as a natural growth, increase, or advantage. the wisdom that accrues with age. b. : to come as a direct result of some state or action. rewards due to the feminine will accrue to me Germaine Greer.
Accrue almost always refers to a quantity that is steadily growing—more and more of the thing is acquired as time passes. It is most often used when discussing interest that’s accrued in a savings account or other type of account or investment.
to increase over a period of time, or to get an amount of something gradually over time: [ I ] Interest on this savings account accrues at the rate of 4 percent.
To accrue is to accumulate or to keep growing in value or size. If you can accrue enough extra credit to build up your grade, you won't have to take the final exam.
Feb 27, 2021 · To accrue means to accumulate over time—most commonly used when referring to the interest, income, or expenses of an individual or business. Interest in a savings account, for example,...
to increase over a period of time, or to get an amount of something gradually over time: [ I ] Interest on this savings account accrues at the rate of 4 percent.
1. to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc. 2. to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money. 3. Law. to become a present and enforceable right or demand. SYNONYMS 1, 2. accumulate, collect, grow, increase. ANTONYMS 1, 2. dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen, dissipate.
[transitive] accrue something to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time synonym accumulate. The firm had accrued debts of over $6m. The money was placed in a special account to accrue interest.
verb. /əˈkru/. (formal) Verb Forms. [intransitive] to increase over a period of time Interest will accrue if you keep your money in a savings account. accrue (to somebody) (from something) economic benefits accruing to the country from tourism.
1. to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc. 2. to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money. 3. Law. to become a present and enforceable right. v.t. 4. to accumulate or earn over time: to accrue interest.